Rabacal (Madeira)
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Arco da Calheta (4 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1288 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.75210, -17.13150Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.80 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Gentle grass slope, at aprox 1200 m high.
Pilot comments
do not step into the little water channel in front of the take -off and be careful, with walking tourists
Nearby sites
Arco da Calheta - Rochao (24) · Pico Gordo (25) · Paul da Serra (32) · Paul da Serra Juncal (28) · Paul da Serra Cristo Rei (27) · Arco da Calheta (24)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.